We're not taking over the smc.  No one is taking on a £26m debt


Seen some rumours were moving to York which is just desperate dobbins fans trying to console themselves after they were convinced we were going to the wall and, again, utter nonsense.


I'd heard another rumour about buying some land and building our own offices, training ground, centre of excellence which would make more sense as its a tangible asset and worth the investment but may be borlox as we've only just moved to the university.


Whatever, the owners certainly have the financial clout to do pretty much anything they want

Good news about Litten and excited about how he can develop at centre. Looks a threat with his running game and could be a good line breaker, once he works on the passing side of centre we could have a really good weapon there.
One thing we really need to capitalise on with him is his height and his leap. He rarely gets beaten to a kick. To have Martin/Litten on one edge and Barron on the other we have a really strong aerial threat on attacking kicks.

Training ground is true. Thirkell went to see Warrington and Wigans training facilities, and wants our own facility, and privacy. They've been to see sites

That would certainly make sense and add value to the club in terms of tangible asset and a real homebase, wonder if they'd make an offer for the old County Rd site and develop that?

They have been to see a site in Cottingham - I can only think it's the old Lawns site. County Road isn't even owned by the Allams, they lease it off someone else, so probably a complicated buy, but I don't think that will be what they want either if he wants something comparable to Wigan and Warrington

Cottingham makes sense, only 5 mins from the university so minimal disruption.


I've been told Thirkill is really enthused by the start we've had and ready to invest in a big way

When he does something, he wants to do it properly. Hence a different training facility, also enquiries to buy the stadium from the council - even to trying to get George Williams before we got Pryce. 

I think all the signs have been positive for the new owners and no doubt probably buoyed by the reaction of the fanbase (given the past 4/5 years) backing the club which has further highlighted the real untapped potential to grow the club.


Certainly very exciting times ahead for the club.

Hopefully with our new back room staff they can bulk him up properly as he showing signs of being a very good centre.

Bait left field here but maybe worth keeping a eye on Broadbent at Rovers…when they are at full strength where will he play and may get cheesed off?

No debate . As per Cartwright
His best position is centre.
Lot of improvement in him to come but there’s real potential.